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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 475.76 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 475.76 and 197.40 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 475.76 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/475.76 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 475.76 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 93,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,915.02/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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